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Explain Autobounces, I get flack for killing people when they expect it to autobounce

5:03 am, October 23, 2014 I don't have any screens because I'm at work but I've been reported and chewed out for killing people while they are in supposedly autobounce angles. I'm not so sure they exist, is it a thing or are p [..] View

Why Yinz Cost So Much To Run!

4:03 pm, October 22, 2014 The T57 and T29 are two tanks that I don’t understand why they are so expensive to run.  I got the itch to run my T57 last night so I played approximately 15 games in it. I ran stan [..] View

Stud 75/L70 can't pen anything

4:03 pm, October 22, 2014 I "upgraded" from my 38T because I was tired of my 75 bouncing all the time. In the case of a TD, every shot needs to count because you'll likely have to move, and if 1/2 your shots bounce a [..] View

Ughh, just had a teammate fail at trying to TK me

5:03 am, October 19, 2014 After calling out an allied KV-5 for camping by telling the enemy team that KV-5s are the best sniping platform in the game, he started talking smack and did the usual "ur bad" and "now [..] View

That One Bounced

5:03 am, October 11, 2014 Hey, guys....   Is there any advice that can help with penetration? I have many games where I get 6-10 or more bounces in a row. Last night I got another Sharpshooter Medal [..] View

No better feeling...

5:03 am, October 10, 2014 Then getting stuck in thick. Hull down, dug in, enemies to the left, enemies to the right, enemies ahead. Every move calculated, every opening exploited. It's an intense battle against higher tier tan [..] View

Is the T14 the worst T5 heavy?

4:03 pm, October 6, 2014 I've been driving this thing a while, bought it while it was on sale. At first it was fun, as the gun was kinda crummy but at least it was bouncy. I currently have a 55% WR over 318 battles. Lately, h [..] View

I really enjoy my Aufklärungspanzer

5:03 am, September 28, 2014 Took me a while to figure it out (even after it was fully upgraded). It has high top speed but is sluggish so you cant rely on it's acceleration. So you have to pickup your speed out of sight. Right [..] View

What do you think about getting xp for bounces at your hull?

5:03 am, September 13, 2014 Well, just wondering what the general opinion about the tanking bonus xp is. Do you think its a good idea to add, or do you think it will promote wrong/bad player behavior? And if you do like the mec [..] View

In which tier does it start to get hard to get XP?

5:03 am, September 6, 2014 I recently got my M4 and i noticed how hard it was to get XP and win games since most of my matchups were really bad. I couldn't damage anybody since they had amazing armor. Also, when I got my M4A3E2 [..] View

Worst's Guide On Reducing Your Sodium Levels In World of Tanks. (How To Rage Less)

4:03 pm, September 5, 2014 Warning: wall of text and positive thinking ******** ahead Lately I've been noticing a large increase in the amount of salty players in the world of tanks community. Lot's of rage, lot's of frustratio [..] View

IS-2 Gun Change?

4:03 pm, September 5, 2014 I enjoy playing the IS-2.  I play it like a KV1S on steroids and have a 56% win rate on it and sometimes it just crushes.  Seldom does it disappoint except in tier 9 matches. &nb [..] View

Sorry...I have to vent

4:03 pm, September 4, 2014 So, there I was...in the ****. Actually I was in my T32 on Steppes in a Tier 8 game. There were only two heavies on my team (myself and a T34) against five on the red team. We are the North spawn, and [..] View

I found out why German Tanks **** in WOT

2:01 am, August 26, 2014 World of Tanks is a massively multiplayer online game developed by Belarusian company Wargaming, featuring early to mid-20th century era fighting vehicles.[4] It is built upon a freemium business mode [..] View

Tank Skin Idea (Cumulative Battles Survived)

2:01 am, August 23, 2014 You know those games where you seem to be invincible? You are bouncing shots left, right, and centre, putting out good damage, and leading the charge. At the end of it all, granted you were able to su [..] View

The caernarvon :( help

2:01 pm, August 20, 2014 I have been playing world of tanks for a while, most of my early stats show how much of a noob I used to be, and as time when on I realized it too. I have played the US medium line all the way to the [..] View

Question about symbols on MeltyMap'sMathMod

2:01 pm, August 13, 2014 What is the green arc what shows up to the right of the gun-sight? (bounces up and down, thick or thin, depending on aimpoint). How do I use it as intended? If it has to do with shell arc (path to tar [..] View

VK 45.02B Armour

2:01 pm, August 6, 2014 Well since the new patch I've been having trouble penning a VK 45.02B. Even when hitting the lower plate (with ST-I and IS-7) it bounces. Don't think I tried the roof yet. So any advice on what I shou [..] View

Looking for more tanks like the M3 Lee.

2:01 am, July 16, 2014 Hey all. I started playing this game back when it started, but have recently returned. My favorite tank was hands down the M3 Lee. Not a troll, not kidding, etc. I loved this tank's DPM and as [..] View

Armor vs Speed

2:01 pm, July 14, 2014 As of late I have noticed a large pattern growing among the tank community. Speed is always better then armor. A perfect example. IS vs KV-3 pretty much everywhere you look the IS is prefered. But why [..] View

Was There A Change To The Obj. 268?

2:01 am, July 13, 2014 Quick question....since 9.1 came out, I've noticed two things about my Obj. 268: 1. It's shells bounce a lot. Even HEAT bounces. 2. It bounces incoming shells a lot more then it used to, to the poin [..] View

KV-5 Kinda underpowered...

2:01 am, July 12, 2014 Hey, its me Snowy, and I have a KV-5 I've had my Kv-5 for about 2 years now, and 2 years ago armor was ok. now the armor is ****, most tanks that shoot at the kv-5 pen now, way too many weakspots, a [..] View

IS-Sick (6)

2:01 pm, July 10, 2014 So I was able to buy a premium IS-6. This is what I thought WOT would be like. The tank is exactly what a heavy should be. It takes hits like Rocky Balboa and bounces like Muhammad Ali. Dont get me wr [..] View

I'm in love... with my T54E1

2:01 am, July 9, 2014 I haven't had this much fun with a tank since...well, ever. Without the top gun it's usable. With the top gun it's just hilarious. Fast and maneuverable enough, stealthy enoug [..] View

This week I discovered something new about the T30 during my epic grind to the E4....

2:01 am, June 28, 2014 This thing LOVES to ammo rack! I never realized it before turrets started blowing off two patches ago, but I am either very lucky, or these shells have ammo storage magnets on them. Yesterday alone I [..] View

1. What do you think of mid tier German heavies? 2. How do you decide when to move?

2:01 am, June 26, 2014 1. I figured I'd try to save some thread-space by asking 2 questions on the same thread. The first question is about German heavies from tier V to VII. I know the the tier IV DW2 isnt well liked, so I [..] View

M3 Lee - Wheel Wobble

2:01 pm, June 24, 2014 Wasn't sure where else to post this, but the second to last wheel on the left of the M3 Lee is broken and wobbles. Looks like part of the model just got thrown off-center in the new patch. It's not a [..] View

Finally Completed the STB-1 challenge

2:01 pm, June 6, 2014 Staggered over the line , like a marathon runner. 250,000 experience driving Japanese tanks, whew. Some observations. Initially started using the STA and Type 61. This grind dropped my win rate [..] View

World of Tank: Russian IS-8

2:01 pm, June 5, 2014 What are the best way to get the most out of the Russian tier IX IS-8? I dont think it bounces a lot. It's almost mediocre like the IS was at tier VII. There are games were I do amazing and ot [..] View

Is the Brit Heavy Worth the pain?

2:01 pm, May 30, 2014 Im seriously considering I have wasted a lot of time and effort. I have a Church I and Its a complete POS seein tier 7 battles where it gets 1 Hit all the time and bounces 7 out of 10 shots Most times [..] View

What happened to potential damage received?

2:01 pm, May 29, 2014 So Im back after an extended break, took a load of bounces while hull down in my type 59 go to check to see how much damage I lol'd and its no longer there, just a blocked by armour stat (wth) Am I [..] View

Review of T8 TDs

2:01 am, May 26, 2014 I want to talk about my experiences with the T8 TDs I've played so far. T28P JPII RHM SU-101 AMX 48 Let me start with my favorites. The JPII is my all time favorite TD with the RHM being secon [..] View

Why do I constantly fail on my jagdtiger?

2:01 am, May 20, 2014 Guys, its just one of those days where I just wanna stop playing this game. I think I'm a average type of player. I played through the german TD line up to t9. I played the KV-1 -> IS L [..] View

Funny moments

2:01 am, May 16, 2014 Last night, I got into a T9 match in my AMX 12t, on Cliff. We got the north(?) spawn, with the hill on the right. I rushed up the hill, mountain-hosting it up the cliff side, since the path was on the [..] View

Massive TOG Carry. Battle achievements: Top Gun, Steel Wall, High Caliber, Invader, Kolobanov's Medal

2:01 am, May 10, 2014 Downvote me to hell if you want, but I'm proud of this. Replay: http://wotreplays.com/site/845594#self End Battle Results: http://imgur.com/a/w3xsP Description: At the start of the game things [..] View

Faults of World of Tanks

10:05 am, May 5, 2014 So I was playing the last few days and I must say, the RNG has been beyond horrible. To follow up, I realized just how biased every match is towards varied players. Killing the combat abilities of [..] View

Good Old Classics

10:05 am, May 3, 2014 Hello again, Well now that I am back into playing WoT on a irregular basis, I figured that I would dust off a few classic tanks from a few months back. I took my crew out of my Jagdpanzer E-100, sear [..] View

I'm now a Tiger 2 fan - any tips for playing this?

10:05 am, May 2, 2014 Just bought my Tiger 2 and had a great first match although MM is kind to those on their first match in a tank it was same tier and lower on himmseldorf making for a one sided match in tank alley(repl [..] View

Break Time

10:05 am, May 2, 2014 Hello again, They happen to all of us. We get one of those games that is right down to the wire. There are only a handful of tanks remaining, and every move has dramatic effects on the game. It is th [..] View

If I was to purchase some gold... Which of these premiums should I buy?

10:05 am, April 28, 2014 To date, the only premiums I have only purchased are the Lowe and T34. And that's only after more than 2 years of playing WoT. I'm not looking to purchase a huge amount of gold (just 3000 or 6500), ju [..] View

My Tank Reviews

2:01 am, April 25, 2014 I am going to write a review of some of the tanks I have played here and add more later as I play new tanks. I am an average player with a good understanding of game mechanics as well. I am an older p [..] View

T14 , Pos, Junk or good?

2:01 pm, April 23, 2014 So what am I doing wrong? It feels like a HEAVY with No Pen, No real Armor, no speed, and no maneuverability. After a few battles in a T14, 28 , I have noticed it does not PEN an AT 2 at all, It takes [..] View

So there I was in my new ST-I...

10:05 am, April 22, 2014 Minding my own business, doing some sidescraping and everything is going great. Everyone's bouncing off me, trading shots with enemies, trying to outwit each other. Eviscerate some Jagdpanzer E 100 fu [..] View

When your shot bounces off artillery...

10:05 am, April 17, 2014 submitted by MOPHEAD2109 [link] [3 comments] View

Hitting my Stride in the AT15

10:05 am, April 15, 2014 Warning: This post is extremely long. Tl;dr I finally have that match in the AT15 that made me like this tank. Replay for your enjoyment. So I'm finally getting the hang of the AT15. Took me l [..] View

HEAT Mechanics

9:05 pm, March 4, 2014 So I recently acquired an Obj 268, and while the AP pen is stellar, occasionally I need to shoot premium rounds to pen someone frontally (T95, E-100, etc). I haven't played tanks that shoot H [..] View

Trying to assign a mod to the "SpaceBar"..... need some help. "BalCalcMod"

9:05 am, February 23, 2014 So, I got this mod that I found on the Russian forum, and if I understand correctly it helps when aiming at distances and tanks are behind things and they move. This is a problem that's much worse wi [..] View

A-43: A Hidden Gem?

9:05 am, February 22, 2014 I recently got the A-43. I wanted the hypercharged ELC so I decided to get the T-34. I think the fact that the A-43 is 6k (I think) xp more expensive, as well as the gun turns people off from it. Howe [..] View

My guide to the mighty T32!

9:05 am, February 19, 2014 The T32, under estimated by most. It sits at T8 after the T29 looking like a **** compared to the beast at T7. In reality, this thing is a monster on it's own level. It can wreck havok on the enemy if [..] View

Xero's Mod Pack for 8.11

9:05 am, February 17, 2014 This is a JSGME (Generic Mod Enabler)-ready mod pack. JSGME is highly recommended for easy installation and disabling of mods. All mods included are tested and working together with WoT 8.11. Included [..] View

8.11 TDs

9:05 pm, February 13, 2014 So, the Big TD nerf of 2014 is here, and as a largely T10 td player, I feel, underwhelmed. I've taken this chance to play a couple games in my Foshie first, gonna load up the waffle and 268 after. [..] View

Sigma Buff equalled Buff for Inaccurate Guns, because I STILL see deniers (!)

9:05 am, February 5, 2014 I AM AWARE THIS IS VERY OLD NEWS. However, I still hear people saying "all tanks were buffed equally in the sigma buff". Er, NO. Mathematical proof below (please Ctrl-F4 if you don't feel li [..] View

Describe the most retarded last man standing matches you've seen

9:05 am, January 21, 2014 Here's what I got: 3 minutes left in the match you have an a 30% health e100 vs an object 212. Object 212 shoots e100 and completely misses. E100 tries to snap shot on the move while moving a [..] View

The story of the Churchill Gun Carrier.

9:05 am, January 11, 2014 The vehicle was developed on the basis of the Churchill tank. The cabin with the 3-inch gun was placed in the front. Initially, 100 vehicles were ordered. Later, the order was reduced to 24 vehicles. [..] View

Damage / Armor Interlay

9:05 pm, January 10, 2014 With the woes of power creep and armor becoming a liability, I think it's time for a new system above standard RNG to deal with penetration and damage rolls. When you shoot at armor with an AP roun [..] View

E100 and HEAT

9:05 am, January 5, 2014 Was in a game in my E100 for first win, saw IS3, ST-1. Loads HEAT, DERP! bounced on IS3. Loads more Heat derp more on IS3 and ST-1, after 13 bounces, gave up switch to AP "we hit them hard!&quo [..] View

Type 61 issues (Japanese line underpowered or OP?)

9:05 am, January 5, 2014 The Type 61 has some serious issues after playing it for a bit and some hidden stats I have good experience with the E-50, and the T-54 to compare roughly what constitutes a standard T9 medium tan [..] View

The re-newed Lowe. I believe it has gotten the buff it needed.

9:05 am, January 3, 2014 We all know the Lowe got buffed last patch and... I must say it is very obviously much better. It is now an amazing side scraper, and it also bounces so much more frontally now. Do you guys agree? Hav [..] View

Must have angled like a pro. (x-post from /r/offbeat)

9:05 am, January 2, 2014 submitted by Varzakh [link] [11 comments] View

Object 416: The unsung hero of our generation - Magical combination - The Guide

9:05 am, January 1, 2014 I read on a bunch of post on the official forums, and even here on how terrible the Object 416 is. Fear not Comrade. Object 416 is possibly one of the best tanks in tier 8, severely underrated. Everyo [..] View

why dies the jagdpanzer IV **** so bad?

9:05 am, December 22, 2013 Just upgraded to tier 6 and this thing sucks! Practically every round bounces or fails to penetrate! Is it a weird fluke if the matchmaker that's only matching me w higher tier tanks or what? [..] View

The pros and cons of the new soviet medium tanks.

9:05 pm, December 17, 2013 A-43 Pros: 24 HP/H with top engine Pretty good dpm Much better aiming time on the 76 cannon but still not great(2,9 on the t-34 now 2.3 seconds) Cons: Same guns as the t-34 Expensive premium roun [..] View

Help! Need IS-3 advice.

9:05 am, December 6, 2013 So i just got this tank today and i have to say that so far i am not liking it one bit. Why? Cause the best gun i have is the same one that was on the IS which is great when going against tier 7 and l [..] View

TK System is Broken?

9:05 am, December 5, 2013 I was in my IS peek-a-booming around a corner (in a T7 game) and some Type 58 comes up (on my own team) and tracks me for no damage on purpose while I was out so he could use me as a meat shield. He k [..] View

What reputably bad tanks have you driven that surprised you? Would you please share what you did to make the tank effective?

9:05 pm, December 1, 2013 I took ownership of my T32 two days ago. While I loved my T29, I heard bad things about the T32's gun and was very worried when I bought it, since it has the same gun that the T29 had and the [..] View

makin' ya a more gooder tanker

9:05 pm, November 24, 2013 so's i been watchin' what people do in tanks and I have discovered the secret to being a more gooder tanker. I'll share them with ya: 1) cover is for wimps. Charge head first into the enemy. The firs [..] View

So today I came across TWO WGLNA Pz II Js in my Valentine II... Many bounces ensue [WoT Replays]

9:05 pm, November 17, 2013 submitted by dmanbiker [link] [comment] View

Ram II?

9:05 am, November 16, 2013 Fellow Tankers of Reddit, I am planning to play american mediums, and I take this quite seriously so I am planning to buy an american medium premium tank to train the crew in. Also I grew tired of the [..] View

Shot bounces off lower turret, hits engine, lights my tank on fire

9:05 pm, November 1, 2013 submitted by conradsymes [link] [14 comments] View

What makes the SU-122-44 balanced?

9:05 pm, October 27, 2013 So, most takes have fairly obvious traits that balance them, however, when it comes to the SU-122-44 I am having trouble finding anything obvious. With a rammer you get a little bit below a 7 second r [..] View

At a time like this I have just one thing to say...

10:05 am, October 14, 2013 Saw this pop up in my subscriptions on youtube, I honestly havent been paying much attention to the patch incoming, as i had no plans to start a new line other than the chinese mediums and the british [..] View

Idiots

10:05 am, October 13, 2013 Was in a match in my KV-1, was sidescraping, got down to 8% health, but took out 2 enemies and did 762 damage. There was a matilda slowly making his way to support me, but let's leave him out for now. [..] View

Hey guys, teach me how I could've done this better!

10:05 pm, October 9, 2013 WARNING: the game is an absolute derpfest pubby game, so it may induce mind-numbing rage upon individuals. http://wotreplays.com/site/377091#himmelsdorf-good_grief-e-50 So the battle pans out as foll [..] View

the KV-1S is not OP

10:05 am, October 4, 2013 (( RPM figures are assuming 100% crew and gun rammer then rounded solely for simplifying the math)) ** RPM - Rounds Per Minute *** - Just learn to not feed your self to its gun. its 122 long is a Hugh [..] View

Low tier French tanks are so bad they are an insult to WG's players.

10:05 am, October 4, 2013 I usually try to avoid these sorts of statements, since they smack of hyperbole, but in this case it's not hyperbole.  The Tier 2 and 3 French tanks are miserably bad, to the point w [..] View

If you think the Tiger has bad armor, you've led a sheltered WoT-life.

10:05 am, September 26, 2013 The M103 has the weakest armor of any tank I've ever driven, bar none.  I expect my ELC bounces shots more often.  I know damn well that my Tiger bounces a far high [..] View

Why low tier arty needs buffing, and only low tiers

10:05 pm, September 9, 2013 I recently decided to go up the russian and british line of arty since I already have t7 german, french, American, and a S-51. This replay was recorded using the 2nd gun for the tier 3 SU-26. This g [..] View

Is it just me, or is the new MT-25 not really *that bad...*

10:05 pm, September 4, 2013 I figured I'd wait a little while before bringing this up, but the MT-25 is actually a pretty damn good scout. Consider its competition. You have the VK2801 -- I personally love this tank in [..] View

Be honest...how many have you broken?

10:05 pm, August 25, 2013 Ok so sometimes this game really annoys me.......a bounced shot at point-blank range, a missed 3rd shot when the first 2 have hit, arty reload/aim times that ****, getting a track hit in my TD-unable [..] View

One of the weirdest bounces you'll ever see...ever

10:05 am, August 25, 2013 submitted by PoloStripes [link] [8 comments] View

Help with IS-7

10:05 am, August 20, 2013 So I really don't know how to play my IS-7 in pub matches. My biggest problem is the gun. It is inaccurate even with the accuracy buffs from 8.6, It takes forever to reload, and the biggest pr [..] View

What tier do russian TD's get good at? (The 268 line)

10:05 am, August 19, 2013 I'd like to see what tier people who have played Russian TDs think they get good at. For me I feel like it will be tier 6 since that's when you get some decent guns. I'm doing fine in the SU-85 (65%) [..] View

why i hate this game #23

10:05 am, August 16, 2013 I actually thought the BP was a good tank (because a rock with a pistol is an upgrade from a church 7, realistically the BP should be the t6 and they should **** the church 7 off) but just lately I ha [..] View

So I'm on the Xbox 360 beta, and I've got two questions for the PC community

10:05 am, August 14, 2013 One: How many of you are in the beta? Two: Why do I die so much in the M3 Lee? More info: I've had it (the lee) for a while, and am 6500 experience into the Sherman grind (and have the lee ma [..] View

Which gun do you prefer on the KV-1?

10:05 am, August 14, 2013 I've mostly only used the 85mm but decided to take the 57mm out for a run and I'm pretty impressed!  Only issue I was faced with was having a tough time penning the side of a TOG II, [..] View

things

10:05 pm, August 8, 2013 things are now broke that was not in 8.6.bounces are back, the cant see them but they can see me is very bad since 8.7. tds in a bush, with 100% crews, camo ,camo net, and binocs, no scouts around and [..] View

With the proper angle it just bounces anything

10:05 am, August 8, 2013 submitted by tookieroberts [link] [14 comments] View

Simply Confused

10:05 pm, August 5, 2013 Hello again, Over a few recent games some things have occurred that have left me simply confused.1st scenario,my KV-4 and a friendly E5 are sitting at a corner(both on good health).We notice a IS-7 on [..] View

My T8 Premium MISTAKE.! T34

10:05 pm, August 4, 2013 Hi. My mistake was buying the PREMIUM T8 tank T34. The tank itself is pretty awesome. The problem is that the current (8.7) match maker (MM) is continously throwing it into T10 battles where most [..] View

Question on damage calculation

10:05 am, August 3, 2013 I've watched a lot of tutorial videos and spent a lot of time on the various WoT wikis but couldn't find an answer to this simple question. *What factors into the amount of damage that [..] View

KV-5 and you, a love/hate relationship (Guide/Discussion)

10:05 pm, August 1, 2013 I posted this three months ago during the last sale, and it seemed to slow the number should I buy threads, so I'm throwing it up again with a few revisions. Pros The armor is really strong [..] View

churchill III VS Churchill VII

10:05 pm, July 26, 2013 ok so i looked up the churchill family tree and found out the Churchill VII does not have even close to the gun it had in really life in WWII it had a 95 mm howitzer (47 rounds)  htt [..] View

E-25, your impressions, thoughts, tactics, do/don't?

10:05 am, July 25, 2013 Ive been running it for a while tonight (VBAddict link) and I'm having a blast with it. On paper this paper-panzer hasn't got much. 50/30/30 armour sure isnt anything to write home abo [..] View

Suppression mechanic

10:05 pm, July 23, 2013 Like the suppression mechanic used in BF3 how about a suppression mechanic used for WoT? Suppression would only count if you aim at someone and barely miss them (bounces dont count). Suppression woul [..] View

E-100, Maus and questions.

10:05 am, July 20, 2013 Yeah. I first started the game in 2011 and returned around 5.2013 and I remember that I was going for the maus, but quite a while ago I noticed that Now the path I had chosen would lead to E-100, so ( [..] View

something you all knew, this game is a fix

10:05 am, July 20, 2013 after getting increasingly frustrated by a major losing streak in the last few days and constantly being put with lemmings and against t8s that I cant possibly beat in my Churchill 7 I decided to coll [..] View

What do you value most in a tank?

10:05 am, July 8, 2013 We talk daily about which tanks stand out why and what it has over other tanks but what is it that draws it to your favorite tanks. What do you value most? For most it will obviously be the combinatio [..] View

Help with T32! And some help in general!

10:05 pm, July 3, 2013 Hi /r/worldoftanks. I really need some help and I am getting pretty pissed at the game. I recently unlocked the T32, and I am having some trouble with it. I free xp'ed the tracks and am workin [..] View

Bounces and Ricochet

10:05 am, June 30, 2013 I am at a loss and Need some help..  Doesn't mater what Tank I have, what Class I am, What Tier I go against.. I am shooting about 90% Bounces and Rico's,  Front, S [..] View

T32's a great tank, but...

10:05 am, June 20, 2013 I did not expect to accomplish this. Typical crappy Encounter game in Ensk where most of the team goes east because lemming. The SP and I were bold, and took the city. Our team brawled in the forest w [..] View

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